Advocate for vulnerable clients as Senior Criminal Counsel across Sault Ste. Marie and the Northeast District, handling complex hearings and trials.
Legal Aid Ontario seeks Senior Counsel for its provincial Senior Counsel Program. You will represent clients through criminal proceedings, provide full trial representation, and support access to justice. The role requires criminal law expertise, courtroom advocacy, legal research, and clear client communication.
Key Responsibilities: Carry eligible criminal matters through trial for vulnerable clients
Conduct complex bail, fitness, NCR, and ORB hearings
Accept court appointments and advance appropriate public interest litigation
Research law, draft documents, and manage client files
Mentor lawyers,



private counsel, and non-lawyer staff
Requirements: Good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
Substantial recent criminal law involvement and demonstrated expertise
Experience before Ontario’s Superior and Criminal Courts
Knowledge of Canadian criminal law, procedure, and Charter rights
Robust advocacy, communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills
Use criminal litigation, advocacy, and client-centred counsel to expand Legal Aid Ontario services throughout the Northeast region.

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📌 Senior Criminal Counsel Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario)
🏢 Perfdrive
📍 Ontario